Kennel Assistant

Kennel Assistant Opportunity

At 405 Vet Animal Hospital, located in vibrant Oklahoma City, we invite you to join a practice where comprehensive medical care meets deep community trust. Since 2017, we have prioritized treating every patient as if they were our own, delivering full-service veterinary care that includes wellness & prevention, advanced care, and complex surgical procedures. This dedication to excellence is reflected in our outstanding 4.9-star community rating. We are also proud to offer care in English and Spanish (Se Habla Espanol). If you are looking for a hospital built on collaboration and high standards, we have an exceptional opportunity for you to succeed. Joining us means becoming part of a highly stable and experienced collective of devoted animal lovers. Our dedicated medical team includes six veterinarians and a long-tenured group of support teammates, making collaboration seamless and fostering excellent mentorship opportunities. You will find a highly supportive environment where the internal turnover is notably low, suggesting that our teammates truly enjoy working here and feel empowered to grow. This stability allows you to focus on medicine and develop strong, lasting professional relationships while helping you achieve your career goals. We are committed to offering the highest quality of medicine across a wide range of services. Your caseload will be professionally diverse, covering not only essential small animal care but also specialized exotic pet care, giving you a chance to broaden your expertise. You will regularly utilize your diagnostic skills via testing & diagnostics and be engaged in complex cases requiring advanced care. Furthermore, we provide crucial urgent care services during normal business hours, ensuring that you are consistently engaged in challenging and rewarding veterinary medicine. Located in the heart of Oklahoma City, our community provides an excellent blend of metropolitan amenities and accessibility. Oklahoma City is a rapidly growing hub known for its friendly atmosphere and affordability, offering fantastic opportunities for dining, recreation, and cultural pursuits that suit any lifestyle.

Your Impact as a Kennel Assistant

• Provide Personalized Care: You'll be the primary caregiver for our boarding and daycare pets, ensuring they receive the correct food, exercise, and attention to make their stay comfortable and safe.
• Be the Eyes and Ears of Animal Health: You'll carefully monitor the behavior and habits of the animals in your care, promptly notifying the medical team of any unusual health concerns.
• Create a Safe and Healthy Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the entire resort, from the kennel areas and runs to the outside grounds.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: You'll keep the resort running smoothly by managing inventory for food and cleaning supplies and collaborating with the team to ensure all tasks are completed.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare.
• A reliable and hardworking nature, with the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to handle stressful situations with composure.
• The physical capacity to lift up to 50+ lbs and perform the duties of a physically active role.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant is preferred. A flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays, is required.
• The pay range for this position is $14-$16 per hour based on experience.

Responsibilities and Benefits

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k retirement plan, plus life insurance and short-term disability options.

Commitment to Growth

For those interested, educational assistance is available to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration and career growth.

Valuable Perks

Enjoy paid time off, discounted veterinary care for your own pets, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values Work Together, Amaze, and Grow . Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

Physical Requirements: This role requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50+ pounds. You will be routinely exposed to animals and cleaning chemicals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.